Back now after walking Captain Peacock, yes in the rain, to answer questions and ask even more
QUOTE (Dieseldave @ Jan 9 2006, 05:03 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>you need a 6 line kit for the brakes.
Might be no harm to change the discs and pads aswell if
its sitting up for 5 years.
Give the dizzy cap and rotar arm a clear too.
I've no idea what condition the pads and disk are in, I did drive it for 3 days for the June bank holiday at a mates wedding. all seemed fine at the time. I'll be looking at the car more closely on Saturday. it's currently parked at the parents house and is nearly always dark when I get there so can't do much looking then!!! I was quoted €86 +vat, I think, for goodridge 6 lines from GSF. Think I'll go for these. I've heard great things about them.
what the fudge is a dizzy cap and rotor arm?
Main dealer or motor factor part? What kinda money?
QUOTE (fendervg @ Jan 9 2006, 06:13 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Replace the dizzie cap, rotor arm and leads. Check all the vacc hoses and the coolant pipes for leaks as well and clean the battery connectors and any earth points - especially on the coil, alternator and starter.
I've always used the Quantum Silver Synta semi-synth oil from GSF and have never had any complaints.
Good luck with the work - it will be nice to have another one back on the roads.
Coolant will be replaced and there's a new battery going in, so I'll keep an eye on these.
QUOTE (Oisin @ Jan 9 2006, 07:31 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>throttle body is prob glued shut with crap if it was cleaned before u parked it,
Also like dieseldave said above, if u still have the old rear calipers on it, theyre more than likely shot, along with your hand brake cables.
All the best getting it going!
Where in west cork are you?
the throttle wasn't cleaned before it parked, does this mean it might not be glued shut?
As I said, the car was out for three days in 04 and there was no bother with the handbrake. It worked a dream. It's has been parked with the handbrake off, so maybe there ok. If they are shagged, can they be refurbed or do they need to be replaced?
I'm in Bandon. And you? we must meet up. I've been threating to meet DirtyDiesel since last Nov, so don't hold your breath.
QUOTE (JMS @ Jan 9 2006, 08:37 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Good fun no doubt, the 1.5 hour only teased you I suppose
. The instructor can control the car as your driving if anything goes wrong can't they?
Like a lot of rally fans the mk2 was always my favourite, they're good to watch and can provide better entertainment than the WRCs I reckon, there's a bit of "driving" in them too...
The instructor hand no pedals in the passenger foot well. You sit in for the first lap and he takes you around to show you the ropes. Then at the end after your timed lap, he takes you around shows how you how it's meant to be done. And he doesn't hang around.
Have to agree with you, mk2, entertainment in spade loads!!!